Physical Therapist (PT)- Chicago - Salaried Full-Time
Listed compensation
$90/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and time off.
Job Description
- Job Location: Nightingale Home Healthcare of Illinois Inc - Willowbrook, IL
- Position Type: Part Time
- Education Level: 4 Year Degree
- Salary Range: $90.00 - $90.00Hourly
- Travel Percentage: Road Warrior
- Job Shift: Day
- Job Category: Health Care, Physical Therapist (PT) – Home Health Full-Time
- Location: Chicago & Surrounding Areas Compensation & Schedule Salaried position starting at $130,000 Flexible scheduling for a great work-life balance Mileage reimbursement Referral bonuses up to $500 Regular evaluations with annual merit increases Up to 3 weeks of Paid Days Off (PDO) per year About Nightingale Home Healthcare Nightingale Home Healthcare has been revolutionizing the home health industry for over 25 years with one mission — to put patients first
We provide high-quality, one-on-one care that allows patients to thrive in the comfort of their homes.
Our full-time employees enjoy: Competitive pay Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) match after one year Professional development and advancement opportunities Position Summary We’re growing rapidly and looking for part-time Physical Therapists (PTs) to join our dedicated team!
You’ll provide skilled, compassionate therapy services to home health patients, teach family members proper care techniques, and collaborate closely with the care team and physicians.
Key
Responsibilities
Evaluate patients within 72 hours of receiving a physician referral Develop and implement individualized Plans of Care Provide therapy services and supervise PTAs and HHAs Communicate effectively with physicians and the interdisciplinary team Maintain accurate, timely documentation in EMR Evaluate treatment effectiveness and update care plans as needed Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and continuing education Maintain patient confidentiality per HIPAA standards Qualifications: Qualifications Active Physical Therapist (PT) license Minimum 1 year of PT experience (Home Health/OASIS preferred) WellSky (Kinnser) EMR experience a plus Physical (within 12 months of first patient contact) Current TB test (within last 12 months) Current CPR certification Valid driver’s license & reliable transportation Must be available to attend orientation at our Willowbrook office Available Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM Why Join Nightingale Home Healthcare?
Supportive leadership and team culture Flexible, autonomous scheduling Rewarding one-on-one patient interactions Opportunities for professional growth How to Apply Apply directly through Indeed or visit homecareforyou.com to submit your application today!
Join Nightingale Home Healthcare — where passion and purpose come together to make a difference in every visit.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will evaluate patients within 72 hours of referral and develop individualized plans of care to be implemented in a home health setting. They are also responsible for supervising PTAs and HHAs while maintaining accurate documentation in the EMR.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active Physical Therapist license and have at least one year of experience, preferably in home health. A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current CPR certification are also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $130k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.8 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapy | ranked against 21,786 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $130k | Physical Therapy median $91k (middle half $85k–$98k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$130k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Illinois | 794 active | 22,264 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 52% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Illinois physical therapist listings (all specialties): 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 26% offer loan repayment840 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,998 in the last 30 days | 4,343 the 30 days before (+84%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Home Care Providers Group | silver tier, 74/100 | Top Employers work-life index41 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist (PT)- Chicago - Salaried Full-Time at Home Care Providers Group a 6.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,786 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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- No weekends
- No nights
About Home Care Providers Group
Benefits & Perks
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Living in Willowbrook
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $376k
- Typical market rent
- $2,090/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 36 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.